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Child Abuse and Neglect 101

Project Harmony 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, United States

This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that

The Importance of the Parent-Child Relationship to Build Resilience

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The parent-child relationship is foundational to build security, connection, and emotional resiliency. As we build security within our relationship with our child, we grow their ability to face hard situations, tough emotions, and face life with a greater sense of courage. This presentation covers: Strategies to build relationships and connect emotionally with children. How relational

A Day in the Life of a Caseworker

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Join us for A Day in the Life of a Caseworker to gain a better understanding of the vital role caseworkers play in supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system. This session provides an inside look at their daily responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making processes, while highlighting opportunities for effective collaboration with CASA

Online Safety for Parents, Guardians, and the Community

Project Harmony Webinar

Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National

Digging into the Nebraska Early Development Network (EDN)

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This video: Defines Early Intervention and the benefits. Describes Nebraska Early Developmental Network, the referral process and eligibility. Explores The Child Abuse Prevention Act (CAPTA) and how it relates to EDN. Gives an overview of the process from referral to services. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate

Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth

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Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth empowers you to understand the hidden forces behind youth trafficking and missing cases. You’ll gain critical knowledge to recognize trauma’s deep impact on behavior, identify key risk factors, and spot the early warning signs of exploitation. Through compelling real-world scenarios and the latest evidence-based insights, you’ll explore how trauma

Trauma Responsive Strategies

Project Harmony Webinar

In this session, trainees will explore the profound impact that trauma can have on young people’s emotional, social, behavioral, and developmental wellbeing. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how traumatic experiences can influence the way young people think, feel, communicate, and respond to the world around them. The session will also provide practical, trauma-informed

In the Best Interests of Children: The State Courts’ Role in Safeguarding Vulnerable Immigrant Youth

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State juvenile and family courts play a uniquely vital role in the federal immigration system, particularly in cases involving noncitizen children and youth who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent. For these children, the first mandatory step in toward securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is obtaining a state court order containing

Safe and Together Model Briefing

Project Harmony Webinar

This 1-hour instructor-led training module is intended to introduce a perpetrator pattern framework, the principles and components of the model to practice the framework in their daily work. This module will also begin to introduce how the model is designed to help them be more successful in their work, in better alignment with their values as

Trust Based Relational Intervention TBRI

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This recorded training provides advocates the knowledge and skills to: Identify behaviors that result from trauma. Gain insight into trauma-informed engagement with CASA children. Recognize the importance of advocating for trauma-informed interventions. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of

Early Childhood Mental Health Webinar

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This webinar reviews development and attachment in early childhood. Our presenter, Jason J. Dillard MSEd, LIMHP, LADC, also provides a simplified understanding of how traumatic events in a child's life can alter that development and impact attachment. You will learn different methods used to assess attachment and development levels in young children and a basic

Examining the Connections of PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease as compared to the general population. Individuals with PTSD are more likely to have myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. They are also more likely to have cardiac risk factors, such as hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. According to Seligowski, the link between